RULES AND POLICIES



0-15240000Miami-Dade College, InterAmerican CampusWorld Languages DepartmentEAP 1685 Reading, Speech, & ListeningCONTACT INFORMATION Professor: E-Mail address: @mdc.eduTelephone: Office Hours:I will be available to students on (day) at (hour) for additional assistance. Course Schedule:Day:Room:Time:COURSE DESCRIPTION AND COMPETENCIES EAP1585Advanced 1 - Integrated Writing & GrammarCourse Description:Students will write essays by developing advanced grammar & rhetorical structures. (6 hour lecture)Prerequisites: EAP0485, or EAP0440 and EAP0460, or equivalent proficiency Co-requisites: At least (1) approved college level course Competency 1The student will develop level proficiency in writing English for academic purposes by:Creating paragraphs, essays, and other academic writing tasks that exhibit content knowledge and elaboration.? Examples include summaries, reflections, reaction essays, and responses to short answer and essay promptsCreating an explicit thesis statement, clear introductory paragraph, detailed body paragraphs, and a restated conclusionDistinguishing and?structuring logical patterns within a paragraph or essay, such as time, space, description, narration, illustration, process, cause and effect, comparison/contrast, classification, definition, and argument/persuasionUnderstanding and producing academic vocabulary?Being introduced to quoting, paraphrasing, and defining key terms in academic materialCompetency 2The student will develop level proficiency in grammar for academic purposes:Understanding and formulating phrases, clauses, sentences, and questions in frequently used tenses (especially simple present, perfect, and simple past), aspects, and active or passive voice according to contextUnderstanding and formulating phrases, clauses, sentences, and questions with frequently used modals in academic?texts (especially can, may, will, would, must, should, and could)Generating diverse structures common in effective academic essays, such as reduced adjective and adverb clauses, subordinating conjunctions, conjunctive adverbs, and parallel structureUnderstanding and?composing agreement between subjects and verbsUsing correct punctuationBeing introduced to less frequently used modals in academic texts, such as "might, have to, be going to, shall, had better, and have got to"Competency 3The student will develop level proficiency in academic and practical skills:Adapting pre-writing, proofreading, and editing techniquesUsing the computer as a word processor and research toolBeing introduced to basic citation techniquesUnderstanding how to write professional emails.Using the EAP designated labs and/or lab materials to support course-related assignments and testsLearning OutcomesThis course will address MDC’s Learning Outcomes # 1 and 4. As graduates of Miami-Dade College, students will be able to:Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives.RULES AND POLICIESTextbooks are required for this program. You should also have a good dictionary. Attendance is required. After 3 consecutive absences without notification, the instructor may drop you from the class. If you are going to be absent from class, you MUST email your professor beforehand at his/her email above. Attendance is mandatory on exam days. Punctuality is required. Students who are consistently late to class may see their grade lowered as a result. Homework is required. Instructors reserve the right to require graded or non-graded supplementary work in class or as homework.Dropping/adding or withdrawing from a class is the student’s responsibility. Professors may drop students from class for no-shows and non-attendance.Electronic device policy: The use of electronic devices in the classroom is intended to enhance the learning environment for all students. Your professor will tell you when, if, and what type of technology is to be used during class. Out of respect for your professor, please put all phones on vibrate/silent mode during class. During quizzes, tests, and exams, electronic devices are prohibited. If in doubt, ask your professor if it is okay to use an electronic device (cell phone, laptop, tablet, etc.) Student records will be kept for one additional semester. Inquiries regarding grades must be presented within this time as outlined in Procedure 8301 of the Student Handbook.QUIZZES, TESTS and EXAMS: Students must be in class on quiz, test and exam days. There will be no make-ups unless the student officially excuses the absence with the instructor (note from a doctor, an immigration officer, etc.)Grades of INCOMPLETE will be assigned ONLY in extreme cases. Documentation of the emergency must be provided and an agreement to complete the outstanding work must be signed as outlined in Procedure 8381.Student code of conduct: the college policy is located here: Please familiarize yourself with the document.Students who have a disability that may affect their performance in class are encouraged to contact ACESS services as soon as possible. The office will be able to provide help to you in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Please inform your professor during the first week of class if you will need accommodations due to a disability that might otherwise affect your performance in class. As per the academic honesty policy, available at 4/4035, students who are caught cheating, collaborating without permission, plagiarizing, etc., will be penalized. A professor may (1) make you retake/ resubmit an assignment or (2) change the grade of the assignment or (3) give a grade of F on the assignment or (4) lower your grade for the course. If a student is absent, he/she must call another student in the class, or the instructor, to find out the work done and the homework. He/she must come prepared for the next class.Name, telephone #, e-mail of two classmates: 1) ________________________________________________________________ 2) ________________________________________________________________GRADING SCALE 90 -100 = A80-89 = B70-79 = C 60-69 = D 0-59 = F(D AND F ARE NOT PASSING GRADES.)GRADE DISTRIBUTIONTests 80%Class participation 20%100% AEAP Plus-1685Writing/Grammar - Level 6Longman Academic Writing Series 5, Essays to Research Papers, Meyers, 2014 Pearson-Longman Understanding and Using English Grammar, Azar 5th Edition, Pearson-LongmanCOURSE OUTLINE*Note: Chapters 3 & 4 were omitted from this outline because they should have been covered in level 5. Writing Book Chapters are in blackWriting Book Appendices are in redGR- Grammar Textbook Exercises are in BlueWeekUnitAssessment1Chapter 1: Expository EssaysClear Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences, Strong ConclusionsAppendix F: Peer Review and Writer’s Self-Check Worksheets- pages 224-242Chapter 4: Review of Verb Tenses – pages 70-77*You may need to review certain pages on tenses from chapters 1-3. 2Chapter 1: Expository EssaysClear Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences, Strong ConclusionsAppendix H: Correction Symbols- pages 221-223Chapters 1-3: Review of Verb Tenses -select pages for reviewChapter 7: Articles – pages 122-1383Chapter 2: Classification EssaysIntroductory, Body, Concluding ParagraphsAppendix B: Connecting Words &Transition Signals- pages 195-202Chapter 7: Articles – pages 122-138Chapter 6: Quantifiers – pages 110-1214Chapter 2: Classification Essays Introductory, Body, Concluding ParagraphsAppendix G: Documenting Sources with MLA&APA- pages 212-220Chapter 6: Quantifiers – pages 110-121Chapter 12: Noun Clauses-pages 247-259-ReviewEssay/Test 15Chapter 5: Extended Definition EssaysIntroductory, Body, Concluding Paragraphs & OutliningAppendix G: Documenting Sources with MLA&APA- pages 212-220Chapter 13: Adjective Clauses pages 272-286 -ReviewChapter 13: Reduced Adjective Clauses pages 295-301 6Chapter 5: Extended Definition EssaysIntroductory, Body, Concluding Paragraphs & OutliningAppendix C: Article Usage- pages 203-205Chapter 13: Reduced Adjective Clauses pages 295-3017Chapter 6: Problem/Solution EssaysAppendix D: Common Phrasal Verbs- pages 206-207Chapter 18: Reduction of Adverb Clauses pages 392-4038Chapter 6: Problem/Solution EssaysAppendix E: Common Confused Words- pages 208-210Chapter 18: Reduction of Adverb Clauses pages 392-403Essay/Test 29Chapter 7: Summary/Response EssaysAppendix F: Commonly Misspelled Words- page 211Chapter 11: Passive vs. Active Voice pages 215-246 -ReviewChapter 14: Gerunds & Infinitives pages 302-319- Review10Chapter 7: Summary/Response EssaysChapter 15: Gerunds & Infinitives Part 2 pages 334-356Chapter 16: Paired Conjunctions pages 364-36911Chapter 8: Argumentative EssaysBlock verses Point by Point StyleChapter 12: Subjunctive of Noun Clauses pages 267-271Chapter 9: Modals pages 161-175- Review12Chapter 8: Argumentative EssaysBlock verses Point by Point StyleChapter 10: Modals Part 2 pages 184-214Essay/Test 313Chapter 9: Research PapersChapter 10: Modals Part 2 pages 184-21414Chapter 9: Research PapersChapter 20: Conditional Sentences & Wishes pages 426-44615Chapter 9: Research PapersChapter 20: Conditional Sentences & Wishes pages 426-44616Chapter 9: Research PapersFinal Exam/ Research PaperLEARNING RESOURCES/TUTORING SERVICESFREE Tutoring is available in the Language Lab #1218 Tel: 305-237-6031DISABILITY SERVICESACCESS Department-students who experience learning difficulties or have disabilities are urged to visit an ACCESS advisor to determine if eligible for any special services. Room 1111 Tel: 305-237-6360Writing Competencies Competencies: Here are the grammar points covered in EAP 1585 (level 5 EAP Plus). Therefore, if you didn’t have this level, please use this list below for your reference and review. GR: Chapter 1 Present & Past: Simple and Progressive pages 1-23Gr: Chapter 5 Subject-Verb Agreement pages 80-91GR: Chapter 12 Quoted verses Reported Speech pages 260 & 262GR: Chapter 2 Perfect & Perfect Progressive Tenses pages 25-52GR: Chapter 16 Parallel Structure pages 357-361GR: Chapter 14 Gerunds & Infinitives pages 302-319GR: Chapter 11 Passive Voice pages 215-246GR: Chapter 12 Noun Clauses pages 247-259GR: Chapter 19 Connectives that Express Cause & Effect pages 404-413GR: Chapter 17 Adverb Clauses pages 370-380GR: Chapter 19 Showing Contrast pages 416-420GR: Chapter 13 Adjective Clauses pages 272-286GR: Chapter 9 Modals pages161-175 DISABILITY SERVICESACCESS Department - students who experience learning difficulties or have disabilities are urged to visit an ACCESS advisor to determine if eligible for any special services. You can call them at 305-237-6360.CALENDARFall Term 2187AugustAug. 27 (Monday)Classes begin: 16-week.Aug. 31 (Friday) Last day to drop with refund; change courses without financial penalty; register, add a course or change sections with instructor and/or department approval.SeptemberSept. 1-3 (Saturday-Monday)Holiday - Labor DaySept. 10 (Monday)Priority registration for Spring term 2019 begins.Sept. 12 (Wednesday)Open registration for Spring term 2019 begins.OctoberNovemberNov. 10-12 (Saturday - Monday)Holiday – Veterans DayNov. 22-25 (Thursday - Sunday)Holiday – ThanksgivingDecemberDec. 14 (Friday)Last day of classes.Dec. 15- Dec. 21 (Saturday - Friday)Final exams. Regular weekday and evening classes.Dec. 24 - Jan. 7Winter Recess. The college will be closed for winter recess. The college will be open on Thursday January 3, 2019 from 8 am to 7 pm and Friday January 4, 2019 from 8:00am to 4:30pm.Dec. 26 (Wednesday)View final course grades.Important DatesSpring Classes begin:?January 09,2019 ................
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